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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 50.02 and 31.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 50.02 and 31.07 is: 42.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 50.02 = 31.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/50.02 = 31.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 50.02 × 31.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.17/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.86

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