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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.74, 52.11 and 31.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.74, 52.11 and 31.66 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.74 : 52.11 = 31.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.74/52.11 = 31.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.74x = 52.11 × 31.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.74x = 1,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649.64/37.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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