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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 49.91 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 49.91 and 31.05 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 49.91 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/49.91 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 49.91 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.55/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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