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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 43.79 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 43.79 and 23.54 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 43.79 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/43.79 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 43.79 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 1,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.48/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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