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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.99, 52.46 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.99, 52.46 and 31.44 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.99 : 52.46 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.99/52.46 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.99x = 52.46 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.99x = 1,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648.92/37.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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