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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.66, 51.68 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.66, 51.68 and 36.76 is: 50.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.66 : 51.68 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.66/51.68 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.66x = 51.68 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.66x = 1,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.76/37.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.44

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