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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 55.62 and 33.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 55.62 and 33.12 is: 49.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 55.62 = 33.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/55.62 = 33.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 55.62 × 33.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.13/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.57

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