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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 51.66 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 51.66 and 35.84 is: 49.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 51.66 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/51.66 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 51.66 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 1,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851.62/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.69

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