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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 55.49 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 55.49 and 34.61 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 55.49 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/55.49 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 55.49 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 1,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.06/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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