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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 47.95 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 47.95 and 16.75 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 47.95 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/47.95 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 47.95 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.99/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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