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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.37, 52.79 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.37, 52.79 and 37.35 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.37 : 52.79 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.37/52.79 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.37x = 52.79 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.37x = 1,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.52/38.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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