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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.38, 56.04 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.38, 56.04 and 13.32 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.38 : 56.04 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.38/56.04 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.38x = 56.04 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.38x = 746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.45/37.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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