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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.22, 55.45 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.22, 55.45 and 33.18 is: 49.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.22 : 55.45 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.22/55.45 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.22x = 55.45 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.22x = 1,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839.73/37.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.44

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