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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.60, 51.77 and 32.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.60, 51.77 and 32.74 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.60 : 51.77 = 32.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.60/51.77 = 32.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.60x = 51.77 × 32.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.60x = 1,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.90/37.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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