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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 59.33 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 59.33 and 37.51 is: 51.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 59.33 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/59.33 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 59.33 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 2,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.47/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.86

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