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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.81 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.81 and 16.47 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.81 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.81 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.81 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.15/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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