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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 47.97 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 47.97 and 16.76 is: 25.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 47.97 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/47.97 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 47.97 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.74/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.14

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