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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 55.59 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 55.59 and 21.88 is: 32.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 55.59 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/55.59 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 55.59 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 1,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.31/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.82

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