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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 56.57 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 56.57 and 31.31 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 56.57 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/56.57 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 56.57 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 1,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.21/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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