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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.10, 55.41 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.10, 55.41 and 33.74 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.10 : 55.41 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.10/55.41 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.10x = 55.41 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.10x = 1,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.53/37.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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