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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 42.96 and 23.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 42.96 and 23.35 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 42.96 = 23.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/42.96 = 23.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 42.96 × 23.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 1,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.12/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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