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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 55.97 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 55.97 and 17.03 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 55.97 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/55.97 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 55.97 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.80/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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