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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.05, 54 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.05, 54 and 31.28 is: 46.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.05 : 54 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.05/54 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.05x = 54 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.05x = 1,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.85/36.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.85

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