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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.50, 55.88 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.50, 55.88 and 35.43 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.50 : 55.88 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.50/55.88 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.50x = 55.88 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.50x = 1,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.83/37.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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