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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.31, 55.89 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.31, 55.89 and 33.03 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.31 : 55.89 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.31/55.89 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.31x = 55.89 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.31x = 1,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.05/37.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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