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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 55.80 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 55.80 and 33.30 is: 49.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 55.80 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/55.80 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 55.80 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.14/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.99

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