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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 47.60 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 47.60 and 24.47 is: 36.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 47.60 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/47.60 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 47.60 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 1,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164.77/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.70

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