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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.40, 57 and 31.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.40, 57 and 31.68 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.40 : 57 = 31.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.40/57 = 31.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.40x = 57 × 31.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.40x = 1,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.76/41.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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