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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 43.97 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 43.97 and 23.72 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 43.97 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/43.97 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 43.97 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 1,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.75/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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