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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.01, 58.03 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.01, 58.03 and 31.14 is: 43.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.01 : 58.03 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.01/58.03 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.01x = 58.03 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.01x = 1,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.98/42.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.02

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