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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.49, 55.96 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.49, 55.96 and 34.46 is: 51.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.49 : 55.96 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.49/55.96 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.49x = 55.96 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.49x = 1,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.38/37.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.44

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