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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.99, 47.78 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.99, 47.78 and 25.58 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.99 : 47.78 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.99/47.78 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.99x = 47.78 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.99x = 1,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.21/31.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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