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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.70, 47.51 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.70, 47.51 and 15.43 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.70 : 47.51 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.70/47.51 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.70x = 47.51 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.70x = 733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.08/31.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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