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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 43.99 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 43.99 and 23.71 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 43.99 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/43.99 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 43.99 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.00/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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