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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.28, 55.80 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.28, 55.80 and 35.05 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.28 : 55.80 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.28/55.80 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.28x = 55.80 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.28x = 1,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.65/37.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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