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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.23, 56.11 and 33.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.23, 56.11 and 33.96 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.23 : 56.11 = 33.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.23/56.11 = 33.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.23x = 56.11 × 33.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.23x = 1,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.50/37.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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