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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 55.56 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 55.56 and 14.23 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 55.56 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/55.56 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 55.56 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.62/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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