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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.90, 59.12 and 31.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.90, 59.12 and 31.94 is: 44.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.90 : 59.12 = 31.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.90/59.12 = 31.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.90x = 59.12 × 31.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.90x = 1,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.29/42.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.02

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