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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.58, 43.58 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.58, 43.58 and 25.43 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.58 : 43.58 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.58/43.58 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.58x = 43.58 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.58x = 1,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.24/31.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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