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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.70, 47.61 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.70, 47.61 and 15.44 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.70 : 47.61 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.70/47.61 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.70x = 47.61 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.70x = 735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.10/31.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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