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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 55.45 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 55.45 and 35.38 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 55.45 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/55.45 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 55.45 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 1,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.82/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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