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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.65, 51.97 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.65, 51.97 and 23.84 is: 32.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.65 : 51.97 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.65/51.97 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.65x = 51.97 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.65x = 1,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.96/37.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.91

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