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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 51.52 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 51.52 and 23.54 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 51.52 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/51.52 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 51.52 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 1,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.78/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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