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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 47.53 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 47.53 and 17.25 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 47.53 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/47.53 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 47.53 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.73/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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