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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 52.25 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 52.25 and 36.75 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 52.25 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/52.25 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 52.25 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.20/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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