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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 47.43 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 47.43 and 16.41 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 47.43 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/47.43 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 47.43 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.24/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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