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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.07 and 31.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.07 and 31.07 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.07 = 31.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.07 = 31.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.07 × 31.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.79/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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