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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.13, 55.65 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.13, 55.65 and 21.89 is: 32.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.13 : 55.65 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.13/55.65 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.13x = 55.65 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.13x = 1,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.18/37.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.81

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