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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 47.84 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 47.84 and 15.63 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 47.84 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/47.84 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 47.84 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.66/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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