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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.56, 51.84 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.56, 51.84 and 32.70 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.56 : 51.84 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.56/51.84 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.56x = 51.84 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.56x = 1,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.17/37.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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