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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.60, 47.34 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.60, 47.34 and 16.38 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.60 : 47.34 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.60/47.34 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.60x = 47.34 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.60x = 775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.43/31.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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