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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 55.99 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 55.99 and 14.53 is: 21.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 55.99 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/55.99 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 55.99 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.46/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.79

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