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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.31, 51.46 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.31, 51.46 and 22.73 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.31 : 51.46 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.31/51.46 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.31x = 51.46 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.31x = 1,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169.37/37.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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