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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.01, 56.55 and 31.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.01, 56.55 and 31.17 is: 42.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.01 : 56.55 = 31.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.01/56.55 = 31.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.01x = 56.55 × 31.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.01x = 1,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.66/41.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.98

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