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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.32, 58.32 and 31.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.32, 58.32 and 31.40 is: 43.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.32 : 58.32 = 31.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.32/58.32 = 31.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.32x = 58.32 × 31.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.32x = 1,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.25/42.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.27

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