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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 54.78 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 54.78 and 31.25 is: 46.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 54.78 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/54.78 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 54.78 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.89/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.61

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