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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.09, 54 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.09, 54 and 31.10 is: 46.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.09 : 54 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.09/54 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.09x = 54 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.09x = 1,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.13/36.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.53

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