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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 58.03 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 58.03 and 31.19 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 58.03 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/58.03 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 58.03 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.59/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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