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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 55.57 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 55.57 and 21 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 55.57 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/55.57 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 55.57 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.97/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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