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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.51, 56.26 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.51, 56.26 and 14.69 is: 22.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.51 : 56.26 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.51/56.26 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.51x = 56.26 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.51x = 826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.18/37.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.03

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