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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 57.39 and 31.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 57.39 and 31.22 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 57.39 = 31.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/57.39 = 31.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 57.39 × 31.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 1,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.43/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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