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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 49.84 and 31.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 49.84 and 31.64 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 49.84 = 31.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/49.84 = 31.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 49.84 × 31.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576.61/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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