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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.74, 52.35 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.74, 52.35 and 35.90 is: 49.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.74 : 52.35 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.74/52.35 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.74x = 52.35 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.74x = 1,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879.37/37.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.80

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