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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 43.97 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 43.97 and 24.12 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 43.97 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/43.97 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 43.97 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 1,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.44/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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