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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.65, 51.90 and 32.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.65, 51.90 and 32.79 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.65 : 51.90 = 32.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.65/51.90 = 32.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.65x = 51.90 × 32.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.65x = 1,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.80/37.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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