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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 52.33 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 52.33 and 36.06 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 52.33 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/52.33 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 52.33 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 1,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887.02/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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