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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.35, 56.02 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.35, 56.02 and 13.31 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.35 : 56.02 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.35/56.02 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.35x = 56.02 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.35x = 745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.35/37.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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