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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 44.06 and 31.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 44.06 and 31.40 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 44.06 = 31.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/44.06 = 31.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 44.06 × 31.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 1,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.26/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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