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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 46.95 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 46.95 and 24.15 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 46.95 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/46.95 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 46.95 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 1,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.84/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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