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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.77, 47.64 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.77, 47.64 and 17.32 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.77 : 47.64 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.77/47.64 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.77x = 47.64 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.77x = 825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.12/31.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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