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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 47.94 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 47.94 and 16.73 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 47.94 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/47.94 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 47.94 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.14/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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