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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.05, 55.58 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.05, 55.58 and 31.31 is: 46.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.05 : 55.58 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.05/55.58 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.05x = 55.58 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.05x = 1,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.43/37.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.98

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