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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.58, 47.32 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.58, 47.32 and 25.86 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.58 : 47.32 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.58/47.32 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.58x = 47.32 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.58x = 1,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.70/31.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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