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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.54 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.54 and 31 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.54 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.54 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.54 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.74/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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