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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.01, 55.14 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.01, 55.14 and 34.94 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.01 : 55.14 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.01/55.14 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.01x = 55.14 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.01x = 1,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.42/37.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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