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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 46.74 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 46.74 and 25.85 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 46.74 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/46.74 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 46.74 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 1,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208.23/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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