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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 55.52 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 55.52 and 21.80 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 55.52 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/55.52 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 55.52 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210.34/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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