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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.49, 47.23 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.49, 47.23 and 24.72 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.49 : 47.23 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.49/47.23 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.49x = 47.23 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.49x = 1,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.46/31.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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