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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 56.34 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 56.34 and 31.11 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 56.34 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/56.34 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 56.34 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.74/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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