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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 51.45 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 51.45 and 33.94 is: 46.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 51.45 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/51.45 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 51.45 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 1,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.21/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.70

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