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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 44.06 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 44.06 and 17.38 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 44.06 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/44.06 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 44.06 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.72/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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