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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 43.96 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 43.96 and 23.71 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 43.96 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/43.96 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 43.96 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 1,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.18/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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