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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 58.20 and 31.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 58.20 and 31.27 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 58.20 = 31.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/58.20 = 31.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 58.20 × 31.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 1,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.76/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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