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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.38, 51.48 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.38, 51.48 and 33.03 is: 45.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.38 : 51.48 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.38/51.48 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.38x = 51.48 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.38x = 1,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.38/37.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.49

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