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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 55.70 and 15.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 55.70 and 15.47 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 55.70 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/55.70 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 55.70 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.86/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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