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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.18, 55.80 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.18, 55.80 and 34.81 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.18 : 55.80 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.18/55.80 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.18x = 55.80 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.18x = 1,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.40/37.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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