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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 44.01 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 44.01 and 17.34 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 44.01 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/44.01 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 44.01 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.91/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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