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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 51.01 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 51.01 and 35.74 is: 49.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 51.01 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/51.01 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 51.01 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.84/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.06

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