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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.52, 58.65 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.52, 58.65 and 31.59 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.52 : 58.65 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.52/58.65 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.52x = 58.65 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.52x = 1,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852.75/42.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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