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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.79, 52.16 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.79, 52.16 and 34.55 is: 47.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.79 : 52.16 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.79/52.16 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.79x = 52.16 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.79x = 1,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.96/37.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.68

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