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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.46, 51.56 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.46, 51.56 and 35.97 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.46 : 51.56 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.46/51.56 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.46x = 51.56 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.46x = 1,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854.62/37.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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