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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 51 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 51 and 32.38 is: 44.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 51 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/51 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 51 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.38/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.63

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