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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 55.82 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 55.82 and 13.16 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 55.82 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/55.82 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 55.82 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.25/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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