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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.22 and 31.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.22 and 31.81 is: 43.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.22 = 31.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.22 = 31.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.22 × 31.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851.67/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.95

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