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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 55.75 and 36.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 55.75 and 36.07 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 55.75 = 36.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/55.75 = 36.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 55.75 × 36.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 2,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010.90/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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