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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 31.74 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 31.74 and 23.11 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 31.74 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/31.74 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 31.74 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.51/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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