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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.12, 55.72 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.12, 55.72 and 35.44 is: 53.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.12 : 55.72 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.12/55.72 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.12x = 55.72 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.12x = 1,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.72/37.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.20

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