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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.82, 56.96 and 34.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.82, 56.96 and 34.06 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.82 : 56.96 = 34.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.82/56.96 = 34.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.82x = 56.96 × 34.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.82x = 1,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.89/37.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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