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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.42, 55.69 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.42, 55.69 and 35.75 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.42 : 55.69 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.42/55.69 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.42x = 55.69 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.42x = 1,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.97/37.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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