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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.98, 52.44 and 31.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.98, 52.44 and 31.06 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.98 : 52.44 = 31.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.98/52.44 = 31.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.98x = 52.44 × 31.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.98x = 1,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628.66/37.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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