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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.27, 64.94 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.27, 64.94 and 31.25 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.27 : 64.94 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.27/64.94 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.27x = 64.94 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.27x = 2,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.38/43.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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