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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 55.74 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 55.74 and 25.19 is: 37.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 55.74 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/55.74 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 55.74 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 1,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.09/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.73

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