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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 43.02 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 43.02 and 31.16 is: 43.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 43.02 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/43.02 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 43.02 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 1,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.50/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.02

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