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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 55.17 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 55.17 and 36.06 is: 53.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 55.17 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/55.17 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 55.17 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 1,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.43/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.57

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