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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.18, 43.04 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.18, 43.04 and 17.37 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.18 : 43.04 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.18/43.04 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.18x = 43.04 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.18x = 747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.49/31.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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