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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.28, 51.35 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.28, 51.35 and 31.11 is: 42.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.28 : 51.35 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.28/51.35 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.28x = 51.35 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.28x = 1,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.34/37.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.85

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