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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.01, 42.71 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.01, 42.71 and 25.52 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.01 : 42.71 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.01/42.71 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.01x = 42.71 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.01x = 1,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.62/31.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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