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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.92 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.92 and 17.46 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.92 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.92 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.92 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.36/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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