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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.99, 57.05 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.99, 57.05 and 34.27 is: 51.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.99 : 57.05 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.99/57.05 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.99x = 57.05 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.99x = 1,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.92/37.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.46

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