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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 46.94 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 46.94 and 24.10 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 46.94 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/46.94 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 46.94 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 1,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.28/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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