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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 43.77 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 43.77 and 23.96 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 43.77 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/43.77 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 43.77 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 1,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.93/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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