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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.09, 42.96 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.09, 42.96 and 24.20 is: 33.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.09 : 42.96 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.09/42.96 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.09x = 42.96 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.09x = 1,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.63/31.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.44

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