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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 55.60 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 55.60 and 34.40 is: 51.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 55.60 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/55.60 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 55.60 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 1,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.64/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.58

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