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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.32, 55.94 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.32, 55.94 and 32.28 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.32 : 55.94 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.32/55.94 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.32x = 55.94 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.32x = 1,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.74/37.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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