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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.40, 55.73 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.40, 55.73 and 35.27 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.40 : 55.73 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.40/55.73 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.40x = 55.73 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.40x = 1,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.14/37.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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