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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 51.12 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 51.12 and 31.25 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 51.12 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/51.12 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 51.12 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 1,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.24/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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