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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.52, 51.81 and 31.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.52, 51.81 and 31.13 is: 42.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.52 : 51.81 = 31.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.52/51.81 = 31.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.52x = 51.81 × 31.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.52x = 1,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.85/37.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.99

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