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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 42.93 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 42.93 and 23.91 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 42.93 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/42.93 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 42.93 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 1,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026.46/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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