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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.24, 55.62 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.24, 55.62 and 34 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.24 : 55.62 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.24/55.62 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.24x = 55.62 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.24x = 1,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.91/37.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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