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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.25, 55.88 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.25, 55.88 and 13.20 is: 19.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.25 : 55.88 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.25/55.88 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.25x = 55.88 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.25x = 737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.65/37.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.81

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