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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 47.44 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 47.44 and 16.44 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 47.44 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/47.44 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 47.44 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.68/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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