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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.70, 43.74 and 17.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.70, 43.74 and 17.89 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.70 : 43.74 = 17.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.70/43.74 = 17.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.70x = 43.74 × 17.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.70x = 782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.40/31.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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