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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 43.48 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 43.48 and 24.53 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 43.48 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/43.48 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 43.48 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 1,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.56/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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