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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.48, 51.96 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.48, 51.96 and 36.41 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.48 : 51.96 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.48/51.96 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.48x = 51.96 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.48x = 1,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.86/37.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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