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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.70, 54.84 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.70, 54.84 and 37 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.70 : 54.84 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.70/54.84 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.70x = 54.84 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.70x = 2,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.08/39.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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