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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 56.58 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 56.58 and 34.74 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 56.58 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/56.58 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 56.58 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 1,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.59/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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