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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 57.31 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 57.31 and 31.76 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 57.31 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/57.31 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 57.31 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 1,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.17/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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