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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 55.71 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 55.71 and 19.11 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 55.71 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/55.71 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 55.71 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.62/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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