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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.62, 55.98 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.62, 55.98 and 37.44 is: 55.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.62 : 55.98 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.62/55.98 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.62x = 55.98 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.62x = 2,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095.89/37.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.71

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