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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.76 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.76 and 25.14 is: 37.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.76 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.76 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.76 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 1,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.69/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.65

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