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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 57.87 and 31.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 57.87 and 31.64 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 57.87 = 31.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/57.87 = 31.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 57.87 × 31.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 1,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.72/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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