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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 56.42 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 56.42 and 34.05 is: 50.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 56.42 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/56.42 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 56.42 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 1,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.19/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.97

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