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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.07, 51.06 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.07, 51.06 and 34.44 is: 47.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.07 : 51.06 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.07/51.06 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.07x = 51.06 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.07x = 1,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758.51/37.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.44

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