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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.83, 43.93 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.83, 43.93 and 25.68 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.83 : 43.93 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.83/43.93 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.83x = 43.93 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.83x = 1,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.12/31.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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