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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.48, 51.69 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.48, 51.69 and 22.91 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.48 : 51.69 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.48/51.69 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.48x = 51.69 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.48x = 1,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184.22/37.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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