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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 51.80 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 51.80 and 23.01 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 51.80 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/51.80 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 51.80 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 1,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191.78/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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