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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.34 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.34 and 31.25 is: 46.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.34 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.34 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.34 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 1,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.18/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.78

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