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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.91, 50.88 and 31.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.91, 50.88 and 31.96 is: 44.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.91 : 50.88 = 31.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.91/50.88 = 31.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.91x = 50.88 × 31.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.91x = 1,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.12/36.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.06

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