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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.82, 57.64 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.82, 57.64 and 31.45 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.82 : 57.64 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.82/57.64 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.82x = 57.64 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.82x = 1,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.78/41.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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