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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.96, 47.82 and 25.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.96, 47.82 and 25.15 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.96 : 47.82 = 25.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.96/47.82 = 25.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.96x = 47.82 × 25.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.96x = 1,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.67/31.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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