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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.40, 46.90 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.40, 46.90 and 23.80 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.40 : 46.90 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.40/46.90 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.40x = 46.90 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.40x = 1,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116.22/31.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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