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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 47.52 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 47.52 and 15.65 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 47.52 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/47.52 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 47.52 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.69/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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