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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.52, 51.66 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.52, 51.66 and 30.86 is: 42.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.52 : 51.66 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.52/51.66 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.52x = 51.66 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.52x = 1,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.97/37.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.49

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