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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.54, 43.52 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.54, 43.52 and 17.72 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.54 : 43.52 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.54/43.52 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.54x = 43.52 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.54x = 771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.09/31.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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