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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 47.81 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 47.81 and 17.45 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 47.81 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/47.81 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 47.81 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.96/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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