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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 46.72 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 46.72 and 23.47 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 46.72 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/46.72 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 46.72 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 1,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096.52/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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