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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 47.66 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 47.66 and 16.58 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 47.66 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/47.66 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 47.66 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.88/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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