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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.99, 52.41 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.99, 52.41 and 23.41 is: 32.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.99 : 52.41 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.99/52.41 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.99x = 52.41 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.99x = 1,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.92/37.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.30

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