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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 55.13 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 55.13 and 34.95 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 55.13 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/55.13 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 55.13 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.79/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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