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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 51.47 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 51.47 and 33.79 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 51.47 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/51.47 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 51.47 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 1,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739.00/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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