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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 57.15 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 57.15 and 31.04 is: 42.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 57.15 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/57.15 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 57.15 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 1,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.50/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.85

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