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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 52.13 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 52.13 and 37.09 is: 51.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 52.13 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/52.13 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 52.13 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 1,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.50/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.52

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