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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 51.08 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 51.08 and 32.94 is: 45.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 51.08 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/51.08 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 51.08 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.41/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.26

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