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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.36, 46.86 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.36, 46.86 and 25.58 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.36 : 46.86 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.36/46.86 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.36x = 46.86 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.36x = 1,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198.55/31.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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