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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 56.14 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 56.14 and 36 is: 54.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 56.14 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/56.14 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 56.14 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 2,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021.04/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.31

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