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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.66, 47.52 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.66, 47.52 and 23.14 is: 34.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.66 : 47.52 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.66/47.52 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.66x = 47.52 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.66x = 1,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.61/31.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.73

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