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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.23, 55.85 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.23, 55.85 and 10.18 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.23 : 55.85 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.23/55.85 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.23x = 55.85 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.23x = 568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.38/37.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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