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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 51.49 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 51.49 and 36.44 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 51.49 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/51.49 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 51.49 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.04/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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