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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.48, 51.82 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.48, 51.82 and 34.76 is: 48.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.48 : 51.82 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.48/51.82 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.48x = 51.82 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.48x = 1,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.26/37.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.06

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