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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.90, 56.56 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.90, 56.56 and 35.50 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.90 : 56.56 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.90/56.56 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.90x = 56.56 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.90x = 2,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.88/37.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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