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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 49.94 and 31.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 49.94 and 31.83 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 49.94 = 31.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/49.94 = 31.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 49.94 × 31.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.43/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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