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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 50.94 and 31.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 50.94 and 31.80 is: 43.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 50.94 = 31.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/50.94 = 31.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 50.94 × 31.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.89/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.79

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