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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 43.91 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 43.91 and 23.68 is: 32.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 43.91 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/43.91 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 43.91 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 1,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.57/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.63

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