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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 55.32 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 55.32 and 33.32 is: 49.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 55.32 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/55.32 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 55.32 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 1,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.99/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.70

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