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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 42.80 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 42.80 and 25.19 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 42.80 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/42.80 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 42.80 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 1,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.33/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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