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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 55.64 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 55.64 and 13.03 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 55.64 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/55.64 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 55.64 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.09/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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