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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.93, 52.34 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.93, 52.34 and 23.17 is: 31.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.93 : 52.34 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.93/52.34 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.93x = 52.34 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.93x = 1,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.67/37.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.97

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