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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 55.44 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 55.44 and 34.34 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 55.44 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/55.44 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 55.44 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.53/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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