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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 55.15 and 31.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 55.15 and 31.07 is: 46.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 55.15 = 31.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/55.15 = 31.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 55.15 × 31.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.16/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.65

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