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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.90, 52.35 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.90, 52.35 and 33.28 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.90 : 52.35 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.90/52.35 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.90x = 52.35 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.90x = 1,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.21/37.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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