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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 55.56 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 55.56 and 18.98 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 55.56 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/55.56 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 55.56 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.79/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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