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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 56.44 and 31.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 56.44 and 31.21 is: 43.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 56.44 = 31.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/56.44 = 31.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 56.44 × 31.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 1,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.39/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.04

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