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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.34, 46.93 and 25.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.34, 46.93 and 25.87 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.34 : 46.93 = 25.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.34/46.93 = 25.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.34x = 46.93 × 25.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.34x = 1,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.03/31.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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