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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 42.88 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 42.88 and 23.84 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 42.88 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/42.88 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 42.88 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 1,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.26/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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