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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 47.48 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 47.48 and 31.24 is: 46.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 47.48 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/47.48 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 47.48 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 1,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.28/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.75

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