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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.25, 55.84 and 21.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.25, 55.84 and 21.19 is: 31.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.25 : 55.84 = 21.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.25/55.84 = 21.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.25x = 55.84 × 21.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.25x = 1,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.25/37.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.77

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