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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.76, 47.56 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.76, 47.56 and 16.50 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.76 : 47.56 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.76/47.56 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.76x = 47.56 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.76x = 784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.74/31.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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