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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 51.43 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 51.43 and 33.89 is: 46.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 51.43 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/51.43 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 51.43 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 1,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.73/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.44

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