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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 43 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 43 and 25.69 is: 35.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 43 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/43 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 43 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 1,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.67/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.42

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