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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.75, 43.41 and 31.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.75, 43.41 and 31.75 is: 43.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.75 : 43.41 = 31.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.75/43.41 = 31.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.75x = 43.41 × 31.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.75x = 1,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378.27/31.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.41

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