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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 56.33 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 56.33 and 17.25 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 56.33 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/56.33 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 56.33 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.61/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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