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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 43.55 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 43.55 and 23.86 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 43.55 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/43.55 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 43.55 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 1,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.10/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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