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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 44.10 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 44.10 and 17.40 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 44.10 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/44.10 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 44.10 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.27/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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