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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.87, 52.27 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.87, 52.27 and 34.35 is: 47.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.87 : 52.27 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.87/52.27 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.87x = 52.27 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.87x = 1,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.44/37.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.41

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