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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.79, 51.99 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.79, 51.99 and 34.89 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.79 : 51.99 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.79/51.99 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.79x = 51.99 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.79x = 1,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813.93/37.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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