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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.81 and 31.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.81 and 31.02 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.81 = 31.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.81 = 31.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.81 × 31.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 1,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793.27/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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