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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 58.50 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 58.50 and 31.32 is: 43.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 58.50 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/58.50 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 58.50 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 1,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.22/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.27

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