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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.81, 52.44 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.81, 52.44 and 36.70 is: 50.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.81 : 52.44 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.81/52.44 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.81x = 52.44 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.81x = 1,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.55/37.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.90

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