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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 55.79 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 55.79 and 34.70 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 55.79 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/55.79 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 55.79 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.59/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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