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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.92, 57.05 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.92, 57.05 and 34.17 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.92 : 57.05 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.92/57.05 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.92x = 57.05 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.92x = 1,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.65/37.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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