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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.70, 43.75 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.70, 43.75 and 17.15 is: 23.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.70 : 43.75 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.70/43.75 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.70x = 43.75 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.70x = 750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.27/31.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.67

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