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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 52.56 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 52.56 and 36.08 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 52.56 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/52.56 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 52.56 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 1,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.10/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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