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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.81, 52.05 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.81, 52.05 and 34.16 is: 47.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.81 : 52.05 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.81/52.05 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.81x = 52.05 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.81x = 1,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.03/37.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.03

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