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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.40, 41.73 and 31.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.40, 41.73 and 31.40 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.40 : 41.73 = 31.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.40/41.73 = 31.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.40x = 41.73 × 31.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.40x = 1,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.32/31.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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