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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 50.98 and 32.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 50.98 and 32.18 is: 44.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 50.98 = 32.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/50.98 = 32.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 50.98 × 32.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.12/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.30

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