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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 51.89 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 51.89 and 36.69 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 51.89 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/51.89 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 51.89 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 1,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.66/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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