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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.96 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.96 and 37.59 is: 56.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.96 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.96 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.96 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 6,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464.41/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.40

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