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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.64, 47.42 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.64, 47.42 and 17.18 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.64 : 47.42 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.64/47.42 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.64x = 47.42 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.64x = 814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.68/31.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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