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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.22, 55.55 and 33.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.22, 55.55 and 33.17 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.22 : 55.55 = 33.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.22/55.55 = 33.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.22x = 55.55 × 33.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.22x = 1,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.15/37.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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