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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 43.62 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 43.62 and 25.82 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 43.62 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/43.62 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 43.62 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 1,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.05/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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