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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.04, 55.78 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.04, 55.78 and 33.60 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.04 : 55.78 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.04/55.78 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.04x = 55.78 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.04x = 1,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.21/37.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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