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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.09, 42.88 and 25.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.09, 42.88 and 25.62 is: 35.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.09 : 42.88 = 25.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.09/42.88 = 25.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.09x = 42.88 × 25.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.09x = 1,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.59/31.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.34

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