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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.19, 58.31 and 31.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.19, 58.31 and 31.35 is: 43.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.19 : 58.31 = 31.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.19/58.31 = 31.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.19x = 58.31 × 31.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.19x = 1,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.02/42.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.33

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