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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 43.98 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 43.98 and 31.12 is: 42.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 43.98 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/43.98 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 43.98 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 1,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.66/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.90

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