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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.83, 43.80 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.83, 43.80 and 31.11 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.83 : 43.80 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.83/43.80 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.83x = 43.80 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.83x = 1,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362.62/31.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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