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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.36, 46.98 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.36, 46.98 and 24.58 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.36 : 46.98 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.36/46.98 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.36x = 46.98 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.36x = 1,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.77/31.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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