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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.66, 47.49 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.66, 47.49 and 16.47 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.66 : 47.49 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.66/47.49 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.66x = 47.49 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.66x = 782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.28/31.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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