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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 57.87 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 57.87 and 31.59 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 57.87 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/57.87 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 57.87 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 1,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.11/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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