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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 57.18 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 57.18 and 31.16 is: 42.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 57.18 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/57.18 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 57.18 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 1,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.73/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.89

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