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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 51.84 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 51.84 and 36.48 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 51.84 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/51.84 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 51.84 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.12/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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