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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 55.82 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 55.82 and 24.17 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 55.82 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/55.82 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 55.82 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.95/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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