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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.67, 56.83 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.67, 56.83 and 33.68 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.67 : 56.83 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.67/56.83 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.67x = 56.83 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.67x = 1,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.87/37.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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