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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 47.68 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 47.68 and 25 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 47.68 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/47.68 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 47.68 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 1,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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