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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 46.88 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 46.88 and 23.36 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 46.88 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/46.88 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 46.88 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 1,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.12/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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