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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 55.42 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 55.42 and 34.52 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 55.42 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/55.42 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 55.42 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.10/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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