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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 55.58 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 55.58 and 14.24 is: 21.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 55.58 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/55.58 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 55.58 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.65/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.35

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