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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 50.79 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 50.79 and 35.16 is: 48.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 50.79 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/50.79 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 50.79 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.78/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.24

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