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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.99, 47.93 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.99, 47.93 and 17.53 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.99 : 47.93 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.99/47.93 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.99x = 47.93 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.99x = 839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.97/31.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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