Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43, 59.38 and 31.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43, 59.38 and 31.56 is: 43.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43 : 59.38 = 31.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43/59.38 = 31.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43x = 59.38 × 31.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43x = 1,874.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874.03/43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43.58
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