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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.27, 58.31 and 31.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.27, 58.31 and 31.92 is: 44.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.27 : 58.31 = 31.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.27/58.31 = 31.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.27x = 58.31 × 31.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.27x = 1,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.26/42.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.03

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