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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.44, 55.85 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.44, 55.85 and 34.97 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.44 : 55.85 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.44/55.85 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.44x = 55.85 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.44x = 1,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.62/37.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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