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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 55.69 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 55.69 and 17.84 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 55.69 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/55.69 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 55.69 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.60/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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