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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.24, 55.92 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.24, 55.92 and 32.77 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.24 : 55.92 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.24/55.92 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.24x = 55.92 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.24x = 1,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.50/37.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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