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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.94, 57.12 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.94, 57.12 and 34.22 is: 51.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.94 : 57.12 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.94/57.12 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.94x = 57.12 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.94x = 1,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.79/37.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.52

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