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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 56.02 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 56.02 and 17.05 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 56.02 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/56.02 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 56.02 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.14/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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