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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.54, 47.28 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.54, 47.28 and 17.08 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.54 : 47.28 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.54/47.28 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.54x = 47.28 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.54x = 807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.54/31.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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