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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.33, 56 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.33, 56 and 13.28 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.33 : 56 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.33/56 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.33x = 56 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.33x = 743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.68/37.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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