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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 43.91 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 43.91 and 25.67 is: 35.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 43.91 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/43.91 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 43.91 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 1,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.82/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.42

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