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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.78, 43.84 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.78, 43.84 and 23.59 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.78 : 43.84 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.78/43.84 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.78x = 43.84 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.78x = 1,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034.27/31.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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