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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 57.34 and 31.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 57.34 and 31.29 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 57.34 = 31.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/57.34 = 31.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 57.34 × 31.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 1,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.17/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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