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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 55.63 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 55.63 and 17.81 is: 26.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 55.63 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/55.63 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 55.63 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.94/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.74

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