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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 50.94 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 50.94 and 36.88 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 50.94 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/50.94 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 50.94 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 1,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.67/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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