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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.44, 56.14 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.44, 56.14 and 14.31 is: 21.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.44 : 56.14 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.44/56.14 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.44x = 56.14 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.44x = 803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.14/37.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.45

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