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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.35, 55.86 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.35, 55.86 and 34.61 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.35 : 55.86 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.35/55.86 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.35x = 55.86 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.35x = 1,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.31/37.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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