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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 51.22 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 51.22 and 34.67 is: 47.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 51.22 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/51.22 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 51.22 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.80/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.75

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