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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.86, 52.29 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.86, 52.29 and 33.24 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.86 : 52.29 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.86/52.29 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.86x = 52.29 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.86x = 1,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.12/37.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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