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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.47, 51.72 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.47, 51.72 and 25.22 is: 34.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.47 : 51.72 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.47/51.72 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.47x = 51.72 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.47x = 1,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.12/37.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.81

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