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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 47.57 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 47.57 and 11.44 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 47.57 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/47.57 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 47.57 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.07/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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