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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.20, 58.26 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.20, 58.26 and 31.31 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.20 : 58.26 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.20/58.26 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.20x = 58.26 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.20x = 1,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.12/42.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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