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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 55.67 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 55.67 and 23.47 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 55.67 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/55.67 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 55.67 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.57/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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