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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 55.43 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 55.43 and 33.72 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 55.43 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/55.43 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 55.43 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 1,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.04/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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