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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 55.96 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 55.96 and 23.82 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 55.96 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/55.96 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 55.96 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 1,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.97/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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