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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 55.76 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 55.76 and 32.87 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 55.76 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/55.76 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 55.76 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.81/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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