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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 56.96 and 31.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 56.96 and 31.60 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 56.96 = 31.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/56.96 = 31.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 56.96 × 31.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 1,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.94/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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