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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.76, 47.69 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.76, 47.69 and 25.34 is: 38.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.76 : 47.69 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.76/47.69 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.76x = 47.69 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.76x = 1,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208.46/31.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.06

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