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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.43, 51.69 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.43, 51.69 and 33.55 is: 46.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.43 : 51.69 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.43/51.69 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.43x = 51.69 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.43x = 1,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.01/37.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.32

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