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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.11, 50.93 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.11, 50.93 and 33.02 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.11 : 50.93 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.11/50.93 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.11x = 50.93 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.11x = 1,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.54/37.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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