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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.50, 51.63 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.50, 51.63 and 34.44 is: 47.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.50 : 51.63 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.50/51.63 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.50x = 51.63 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.50x = 1,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.14/37.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.42

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