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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.07, 55.90 and 32.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.07, 55.90 and 32.58 is: 49.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.07 : 55.90 = 32.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.07/55.90 = 32.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.07x = 55.90 × 32.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.07x = 1,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821.22/37.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.13

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