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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 55.93 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 55.93 and 32.38 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 55.93 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/55.93 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 55.93 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 1,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.07/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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