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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 55.63 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 55.63 and 35.23 is: 52.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 55.63 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/55.63 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 55.63 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 1,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.84/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.42

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