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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 43.96 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 43.96 and 25.74 is: 35.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 43.96 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/43.96 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 43.96 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 1,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.53/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.49

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