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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 56.31 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 56.31 and 17.27 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 56.31 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/56.31 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 56.31 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.47/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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