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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.01, 42.80 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.01, 42.80 and 23.73 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.01 : 42.80 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.01/42.80 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.01x = 42.80 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.01x = 1,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015.53/31.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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