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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 47.48 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 47.48 and 17.22 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 47.48 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/47.48 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 47.48 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.61/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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