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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.97, 57.05 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.97, 57.05 and 33.46 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.97 : 57.05 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.97/57.05 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.97x = 57.05 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.97x = 1,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909.22/37.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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