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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 47.28 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 47.28 and 17.28 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 47.28 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/47.28 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 47.28 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.00/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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