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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 51.71 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 51.71 and 33.32 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 51.71 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/51.71 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 51.71 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 1,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722.94/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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