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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 52.29 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 52.29 and 31.44 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 52.29 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/52.29 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 52.29 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.00/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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