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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.14, 53.93 and 31.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.14, 53.93 and 31.57 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.14 : 53.93 = 31.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.14/53.93 = 31.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.14x = 53.93 × 31.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.14x = 1,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.51/36.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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