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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 58.95 and 31.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 58.95 and 31.82 is: 43.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 58.95 = 31.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/58.95 = 31.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 58.95 × 31.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 1,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.49/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.87

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