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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 42.94 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 42.94 and 23.79 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 42.94 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/42.94 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 42.94 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 1,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.54/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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