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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 57.95 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 57.95 and 31.12 is: 42.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 57.95 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/57.95 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 57.95 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 1,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.34/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.97

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