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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.82 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.82 and 23.42 is: 35.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.82 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.82 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.82 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 1,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120.15/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.12

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