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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.24 and 31.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.24 and 31.73 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.24 = 31.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.24 = 31.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.24 × 31.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879.39/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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