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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 53.33 and 31.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 53.33 and 31.17 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 53.33 = 31.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/53.33 = 31.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 53.33 × 31.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 1,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662.30/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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