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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 43.99 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 43.99 and 23.17 is: 31.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 43.99 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/43.99 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 43.99 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.14/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.91

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