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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.47, 57.18 and 31.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.47, 57.18 and 31.15 is: 42.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.47 : 57.18 = 31.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.47/57.18 = 31.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.47x = 57.18 × 31.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.47x = 1,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.16/41.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.95

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