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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.49, 56.24 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.49, 56.24 and 15.82 is: 23.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.49 : 56.24 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.49/56.24 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.49x = 56.24 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.49x = 889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.72/37.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.73

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