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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.45, 56.16 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.45, 56.16 and 17.14 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.45 : 56.16 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.45/56.16 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.45x = 56.16 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.45x = 962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.58/37.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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