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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 52.19 and 31.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 52.19 and 31.68 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 52.19 = 31.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/52.19 = 31.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 52.19 × 31.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.38/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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