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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.12, 55.62 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.12, 55.62 and 23.56 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.12 : 55.62 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.12/55.62 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.12x = 55.62 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.12x = 1,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.41/37.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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