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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.41, 51.56 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.41, 51.56 and 34.91 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.41 : 51.56 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.41/51.56 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.41x = 51.56 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.41x = 1,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.53/37.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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