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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 56.03 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 56.03 and 12.99 is: 19.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 56.03 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/56.03 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 56.03 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.58/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.46

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