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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.75, 52.01 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.75, 52.01 and 31.59 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.75 : 52.01 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.75/52.01 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.75x = 52.01 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.75x = 1,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643.00/37.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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