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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 52.54 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 52.54 and 35.46 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 52.54 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/52.54 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 52.54 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.98/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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