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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.26, 46.71 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.26, 46.71 and 25.17 is: 37.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.26 : 46.71 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.26/46.71 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.26x = 46.71 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.26x = 1,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.69/31.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.61

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