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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 43.89 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 43.89 and 23.69 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 43.89 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/43.89 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 43.89 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 1,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.53/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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