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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 57.37 and 31.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 57.37 and 31.77 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 57.37 = 31.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/57.37 = 31.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 57.37 × 31.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 1,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.64/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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