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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 79.14 and 31.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 79.14 and 31.47 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 79.14 = 31.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/79.14 = 31.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 79.14 × 31.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 2,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.38/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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