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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.23, 55.64 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.23, 55.64 and 34.17 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.23 : 55.64 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.23/55.64 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.23x = 55.64 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.23x = 1,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.22/37.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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