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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 55.96 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 55.96 and 34.83 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 55.96 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/55.96 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 55.96 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.00/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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