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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.37, 55.98 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.37, 55.98 and 24.53 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.37 : 55.98 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.37/55.98 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.37x = 55.98 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.37x = 1,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.19/37.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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