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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.79, 51.93 and 31.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.79, 51.93 and 31.65 is: 43.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.79 : 51.93 = 31.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.79/51.93 = 31.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.79x = 51.93 × 31.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.79x = 1,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643.58/37.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.49

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