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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.73, 60.41 and 31.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.73, 60.41 and 31.43 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.73 : 60.41 = 31.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.73/60.41 = 31.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.73x = 60.41 × 31.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.73x = 1,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.69/43.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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