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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.71, 62.43 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.71, 62.43 and 31.54 is: 47.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.71 : 62.43 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.71/62.43 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.71x = 62.43 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.71x = 1,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.04/41.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.21

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