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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.56, 55.98 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.56, 55.98 and 34.97 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.56 : 55.98 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.56/55.98 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.56x = 55.98 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.56x = 1,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957.34/37.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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