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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 56.64 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 56.64 and 33.45 is: 49.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 56.64 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/56.64 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 56.64 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 1,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.61/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.98

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