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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.10, 55.61 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.10, 55.61 and 33.50 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.10 : 55.61 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.10/55.61 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.10x = 55.61 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.10x = 1,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.49/37.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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