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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.77, 47.71 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.77, 47.71 and 24.13 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.77 : 47.71 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.77/47.71 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.77x = 47.71 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.77x = 1,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.33/31.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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