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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.33, 56 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.33, 56 and 18.11 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.33 : 56 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.33/56 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.33x = 56 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.33x = 1,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.88/37.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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