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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.09, 55.52 and 32.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.09, 55.52 and 32.24 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.09 : 55.52 = 32.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.09/55.52 = 32.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.09x = 55.52 × 32.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.09x = 1,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.80/37.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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