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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.75, 56.63 and 31.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.75, 56.63 and 31.27 is: 46.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.75 : 56.63 = 31.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.75/56.63 = 31.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.75x = 56.63 × 31.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.75x = 1,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.69/37.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.91

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