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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 55.23 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 55.23 and 32.49 is: 48.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 55.23 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/55.23 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 55.23 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.42/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.46

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