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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.42, 47.14 and 23.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.42, 47.14 and 23.38 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.42 : 47.14 = 23.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.42/47.14 = 23.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.42x = 47.14 × 23.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.42x = 1,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.13/31.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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