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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 46.53 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 46.53 and 24.88 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 46.53 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/46.53 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 46.53 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 1,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.67/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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