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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.38, 55.95 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.38, 55.95 and 24.55 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.38 : 55.95 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.38/55.95 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.38x = 55.95 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.38x = 1,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.57/37.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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