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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.62, 51.96 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.62, 51.96 and 35.70 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.62 : 51.96 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.62/51.96 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.62x = 51.96 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.62x = 1,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854.97/37.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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