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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.41, 55.97 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.41, 55.97 and 23.82 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.41 : 55.97 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.41/55.97 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.41x = 55.97 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.41x = 1,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333.21/37.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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