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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.39, 58.46 and 31.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.39, 58.46 and 31.48 is: 43.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.39 : 58.46 = 31.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.39/58.46 = 31.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.39x = 58.46 × 31.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.39x = 1,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.32/42.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.41

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