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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.60, 52 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.60, 52 and 34.56 is: 47.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.60 : 52 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.60/52 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.60x = 52 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.60x = 1,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.12/37.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.80

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