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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.01, 50.96 and 31.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.01, 50.96 and 31.82 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.01 : 50.96 = 31.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.01/50.96 = 31.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.01x = 50.96 × 31.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.01x = 1,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621.75/37.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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