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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.69, 43.73 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.69, 43.73 and 17.13 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.69 : 43.73 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.69/43.73 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.69x = 43.73 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.69x = 749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.20/31.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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