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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 47.82 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 47.82 and 16.69 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 47.82 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/47.82 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 47.82 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.12/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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