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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 47.78 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 47.78 and 10.47 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 47.78 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/47.78 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 47.78 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.26/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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