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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.45, 55.91 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.45, 55.91 and 31.04 is: 46.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.45 : 55.91 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.45/55.91 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.45x = 55.91 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.45x = 1,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735.45/37.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.34

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