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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.28, 55.83 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.28, 55.83 and 24.41 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.28 : 55.83 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.28/55.83 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.28x = 55.83 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.28x = 1,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362.81/37.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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