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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.12, 49.72 and 31.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.12, 49.72 and 31.20 is: 42.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.12 : 49.72 = 31.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.12/49.72 = 31.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.12x = 49.72 × 31.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.12x = 1,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.26/36.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.95

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