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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.18, 46.74 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.18, 46.74 and 23.92 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.18 : 46.74 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.18/46.74 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.18x = 46.74 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.18x = 1,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.02/31.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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