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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 54.76 and 31.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 54.76 and 31.26 is: 46.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 54.76 = 31.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/54.76 = 31.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 54.76 × 31.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.80/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.69

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