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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.29, 59.67 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.29, 59.67 and 31 is: 42.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.29 : 59.67 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.29/59.67 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.29x = 59.67 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.29x = 1,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.77/43.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.73

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