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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 57.53 and 31.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 57.53 and 31.30 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 57.53 = 31.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/57.53 = 31.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 57.53 × 31.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 1,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.72/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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