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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 74.69 and 31.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 74.69 and 31.13 is: 42.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 74.69 = 31.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/74.69 = 31.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 74.69 × 31.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 2,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.10/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.95

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