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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.38, 51.51 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.38, 51.51 and 33.27 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.38 : 51.51 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.38/51.51 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.38x = 51.51 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.38x = 1,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.74/37.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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