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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 43.81 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 43.81 and 25.40 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 43.81 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/43.81 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 43.81 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 1,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.65/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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