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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.12, 50.83 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.12, 50.83 and 35.01 is: 47.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.12 : 50.83 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.12/50.83 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.12x = 50.83 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.12x = 1,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.69/37.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.95

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