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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 51.80 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 51.80 and 35.43 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 51.80 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/51.80 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 51.80 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.84/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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