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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.29, 55.99 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.29, 55.99 and 32.84 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.29 : 55.99 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.29/55.99 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.29x = 55.99 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.29x = 1,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838.68/37.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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