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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 55.73 and 33.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 55.73 and 33.05 is: 49.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 55.73 = 33.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/55.73 = 33.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 55.73 × 33.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.10/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.75

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