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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 55.89 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 55.89 and 13.21 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 55.89 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/55.89 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 55.89 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.36/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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