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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 43.74 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 43.74 and 23.52 is: 32.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 43.74 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/43.74 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 43.74 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 1,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028.76/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.47

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