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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.85, 59.19 and 31.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.85, 59.19 and 31.93 is: 44.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.85 : 59.19 = 31.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.85/59.19 = 31.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.85x = 59.19 × 31.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.85x = 1,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.94/42.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.11

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