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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.28, 55.92 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.28, 55.92 and 33.50 is: 50.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.28 : 55.92 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.28/55.92 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.28x = 55.92 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.28x = 1,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873.32/37.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.25

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