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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.51, 46.97 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.51, 46.97 and 31.25 is: 46.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.51 : 46.97 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.51/46.97 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.51x = 46.97 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.51x = 1,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.65/31.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.57

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