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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.32, 51.42 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.32, 51.42 and 34.08 is: 46.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.32 : 51.42 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.32/51.42 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.32x = 51.42 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.32x = 1,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.39/37.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.96

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