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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.18, 55.51 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.18, 55.51 and 35.02 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.18 : 55.51 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.18/55.51 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.18x = 55.51 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.18x = 1,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.79/37.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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