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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.51, 43.45 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.51, 43.45 and 23.29 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.51 : 43.45 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.51/43.45 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.51x = 43.45 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.51x = 1,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.95/31.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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