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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.99, 44.16 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.99, 44.16 and 25.10 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.99 : 44.16 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.99/44.16 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.99x = 44.16 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.99x = 1,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.42/31.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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