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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 50.92 and 31.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 50.92 and 31.56 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 50.92 = 31.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/50.92 = 31.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 50.92 × 31.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.04/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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