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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 55.47 and 36.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 55.47 and 36.85 is: 54.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 55.47 = 36.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/55.47 = 36.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 55.47 × 36.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 2,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.02/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.96

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