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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.24, 51.39 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.24, 51.39 and 23.43 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.24 : 51.39 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.24/51.39 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.24x = 51.39 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.24x = 1,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.07/37.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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