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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.60, 55.99 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.60, 55.99 and 31.84 is: 43.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.60 : 55.99 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.60/55.99 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.60x = 55.99 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.60x = 1,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.72/40.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.91

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