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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.63, 227.44 and 37.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.63, 227.44 and 37.63 is: 56.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.63 : 227.44 = 37.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.63/227.44 = 37.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.63x = 227.44 × 37.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.63x = 8,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557.43/151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.44

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