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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 56.67 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 56.67 and 37.35 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 56.67 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/56.67 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 56.67 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 2,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.62/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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