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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.46, 59.91 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.46, 59.91 and 31.16 is: 42.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.46 : 59.91 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.46/59.91 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.46x = 59.91 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.46x = 1,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.50/43.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.95

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