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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 43.96 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 43.96 and 23.70 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 43.96 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/43.96 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 43.96 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 1,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.85/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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