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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.79, 52.03 and 31.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.79, 52.03 and 31.94 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.79 : 52.03 = 31.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.79/52.03 = 31.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.79x = 52.03 × 31.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.79x = 1,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.50/37.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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