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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 57.81 and 31.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 57.81 and 31.57 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 57.81 = 31.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/57.81 = 31.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 57.81 × 31.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 1,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.06/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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