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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 51.61 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 51.61 and 25.73 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 51.61 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/51.61 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 51.61 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 1,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.93/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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