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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.35, 55.99 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.35, 55.99 and 15.68 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.35 : 55.99 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.35/55.99 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.35x = 55.99 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.35x = 877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.98/37.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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