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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 47.94 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 47.94 and 24.35 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 47.94 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/47.94 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 47.94 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 1,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.34/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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