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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.55, 43.47 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.55, 43.47 and 25.43 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.55 : 43.47 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.55/43.47 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.55x = 43.47 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.55x = 1,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.22/31.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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