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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.55, 56.33 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.55, 56.33 and 25.61 is: 38.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.55 : 56.33 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.55/56.33 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.55x = 56.33 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.55x = 1,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.20/37.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.41

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