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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.85 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.85 and 31.05 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.85 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.85 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.85 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.14/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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