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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 63 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 63 and 31.10 is: 46.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 63 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/63 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 63 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 1,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.46/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.69

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