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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 43.97 and 25.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 43.97 and 25.01 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 43.97 = 25.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/43.97 = 25.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 43.97 × 25.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.58/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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