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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 47.46 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 47.46 and 17.16 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 47.46 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/47.46 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 47.46 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.41/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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