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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.11, 55.95 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.11, 55.95 and 35.01 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.11 : 55.95 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.11/55.95 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.11x = 55.95 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.11x = 1,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.81/37.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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