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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.29, 50.08 and 31.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.29, 50.08 and 31.13 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.29 : 50.08 = 31.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.29/50.08 = 31.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.29x = 50.08 × 31.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.29x = 1,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558.99/36.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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