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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.34, 46.80 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.34, 46.80 and 24.59 is: 36.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.34 : 46.80 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.34/46.80 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.34x = 46.80 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.34x = 1,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.81/31.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.72

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