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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 46.82 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 46.82 and 24.51 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 46.82 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/46.82 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 46.82 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 1,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.56/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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