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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.01, 51.11 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.01, 51.11 and 34.13 is: 47.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.01 : 51.11 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.01/51.11 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.01x = 51.11 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.01x = 1,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.38/37.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.13

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