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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 51.11 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 51.11 and 34.88 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 51.11 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/51.11 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 51.11 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 1,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.67/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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