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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.31, 56.95 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.31, 56.95 and 31.59 is: 43.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.31 : 56.95 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.31/56.95 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.31x = 56.95 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.31x = 1,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.05/41.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.55

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