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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 50.94 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 50.94 and 31.10 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 50.94 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/50.94 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 50.94 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.23/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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