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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 57.72 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 57.72 and 31.53 is: 43.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 57.72 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/57.72 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 57.72 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 1,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.91/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.49

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