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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 44.01 and 20.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 44.01 and 20.23 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 44.01 = 20.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/44.01 = 20.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 44.01 × 20.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.32/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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