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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 43.98 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 43.98 and 24.92 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 43.98 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/43.98 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 43.98 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 1,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.76/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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