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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.05, 55.55 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.05, 55.55 and 22.59 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.05 : 55.55 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.05/55.55 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.05x = 55.55 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.05x = 1,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.87/37.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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