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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.67, 51.89 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.67, 51.89 and 31.53 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.67 : 51.89 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.67/51.89 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.67x = 51.89 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.67x = 1,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636.17/37.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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