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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.76, 43.79 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.76, 43.79 and 23.07 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.76 : 43.79 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.76/43.79 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.76x = 43.79 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.76x = 1,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010.26/31.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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