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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 56.03 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 56.03 and 31.44 is: 43.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 56.03 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/56.03 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 56.03 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.43/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.33

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