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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 47.72 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 47.72 and 25.97 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 47.72 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/47.72 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 47.72 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 1,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.92/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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