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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 58.05 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 58.05 and 31.14 is: 42.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 58.05 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/58.05 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 58.05 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.68/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.98

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