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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 58.28 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 58.28 and 31.32 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 58.28 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/58.28 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 58.28 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 1,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.17/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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