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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.79, 47.58 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.79, 47.58 and 24.03 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.79 : 47.58 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.79/47.58 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.79x = 47.58 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.79x = 1,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.35/31.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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