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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 54.41 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 54.41 and 31.10 is: 46.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 54.41 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/54.41 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 54.41 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.72/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.70

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