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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.32, 55.98 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.32, 55.98 and 17.04 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.32 : 55.98 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.32/55.98 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.32x = 55.98 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.32x = 953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.90/37.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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