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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.09, 55.57 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.09, 55.57 and 36.69 is: 54.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.09 : 55.57 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.09/55.57 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.09x = 55.57 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.09x = 2,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.86/37.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.97

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