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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 51.17 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 51.17 and 35.79 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 51.17 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/51.17 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 51.17 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 1,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.46/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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