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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 55.78 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 55.78 and 35.01 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 55.78 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/55.78 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 55.78 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 1,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.86/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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