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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.50 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.50 and 24.93 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.50 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.50 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.50 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 1,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.25/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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