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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 47.54 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 47.54 and 16.48 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 47.54 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/47.54 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 47.54 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.33/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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