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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.30, 55.97 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.30, 55.97 and 34.48 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.30 : 55.97 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.30/55.97 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.30x = 55.97 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.30x = 1,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929.79/37.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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