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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 53.88 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 53.88 and 31.04 is: 46.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 53.88 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/53.88 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 53.88 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 1,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.01/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.32

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