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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.30, 55.71 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.30, 55.71 and 35.02 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.30 : 55.71 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.30/55.71 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.30x = 55.71 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.30x = 1,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950.96/37.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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