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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.45, 51.69 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.45, 51.69 and 35.02 is: 48.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.45 : 51.69 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.45/51.69 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.45x = 51.69 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.45x = 1,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.18/37.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.34

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