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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.23, 55.50 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.23, 55.50 and 35.31 is: 52.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.23 : 55.50 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.23/55.50 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.23x = 55.50 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.23x = 1,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.64/37.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.63

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