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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 46.50 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 46.50 and 23.87 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 46.50 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/46.50 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 46.50 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 1,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109.60/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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