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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.04, 55.55 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.04, 55.55 and 23.51 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.04 : 55.55 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.04/55.55 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.04x = 55.55 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.04x = 1,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.00/37.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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