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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.68, 56.82 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.68, 56.82 and 34.68 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.68 : 56.82 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.68/56.82 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.68x = 56.82 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.68x = 1,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.52/37.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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