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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.09, 51.16 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.09, 51.16 and 31.32 is: 43.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.09 : 51.16 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.09/51.16 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.09x = 51.16 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.09x = 1,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.33/37.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.20

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