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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.57 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.57 and 24.31 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.57 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.57 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.57 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 1,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132.12/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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