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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 55.71 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 55.71 and 25.13 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 55.71 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/55.71 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 55.71 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.71/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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