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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.15, 55.72 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.15, 55.72 and 31.10 is: 46.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.15 : 55.72 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.15/55.72 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.15x = 55.72 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.15x = 1,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732.46/37.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.63

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