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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.94, 57.16 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.94, 57.16 and 33.79 is: 50.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.94 : 57.16 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.94/57.16 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.94x = 57.16 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.94x = 1,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.79/37.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.92

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