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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 56.72 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 56.72 and 31.44 is: 43.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 56.72 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/56.72 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 56.72 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 1,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.28/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.41

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