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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 59.26 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 59.26 and 31.23 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 59.26 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/59.26 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 59.26 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850.69/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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