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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.41, 54.29 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.41, 54.29 and 31.37 is: 46.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.41 : 54.29 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.41/54.29 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.41x = 54.29 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.41x = 1,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.65/36.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.77

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