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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 50.95 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 50.95 and 32.05 is: 44.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 50.95 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/50.95 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 50.95 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 1,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.58/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.06

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