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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 52.38 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 52.38 and 34.51 is: 47.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 52.38 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/52.38 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 52.38 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.63/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.71

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