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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 56.25 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 56.25 and 17.24 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 56.25 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/56.25 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 56.25 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.47/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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