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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 59.92 and 31.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 59.92 and 31.43 is: 47.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 59.92 = 31.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/59.92 = 31.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 59.92 × 31.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.36/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.05

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