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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.09, 55.59 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.09, 55.59 and 33.55 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.09 : 55.59 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.09/55.59 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.09x = 55.59 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.09x = 1,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.78/37.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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