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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.69, 47.56 and 24.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.69, 47.56 and 24.97 is: 37.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.69 : 47.56 = 24.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.69/47.56 = 24.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.69x = 47.56 × 24.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.69x = 1,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.21/31.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.47

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