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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.40, 56.07 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.40, 56.07 and 13.34 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.40 : 56.07 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.40/56.07 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.40x = 56.07 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.40x = 747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.97/37.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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