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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.69, 43.62 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.69, 43.62 and 25.84 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.69 : 43.62 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.69/43.62 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.69x = 43.62 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.69x = 1,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.14/31.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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