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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.37, 56.05 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.37, 56.05 and 17.05 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.37 : 56.05 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.37/56.05 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.37x = 56.05 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.37x = 955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.65/37.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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