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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 43 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 43 and 17.34 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 43 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/43 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 43 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.62/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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