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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.94 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.94 and 37.58 is: 56.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.94 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.94 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.94 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 6,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461.51/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.37

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