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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 52 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 52 and 32.56 is: 44.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 52 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/52 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 52 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.12/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.84

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