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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.93, 50.85 and 31.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.93, 50.85 and 31.46 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.93 : 50.85 = 31.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.93/50.85 = 31.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.93x = 50.85 × 31.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.93x = 1,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599.74/36.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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