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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.10, 42.95 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.10, 42.95 and 25.68 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.10 : 42.95 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.10/42.95 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.10x = 42.95 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.10x = 1,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.96/31.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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