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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.29, 55.80 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.29, 55.80 and 34.74 is: 51.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.29 : 55.80 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.29/55.80 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.29x = 55.80 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.29x = 1,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.49/37.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.98

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