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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 46.54 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 46.54 and 23.41 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 46.54 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/46.54 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 46.54 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 1,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.50/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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