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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.18, 55.28 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.18, 55.28 and 35.29 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.18 : 55.28 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.18/55.28 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.18x = 55.28 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.18x = 1,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950.83/37.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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