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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.54, 56.27 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.54, 56.27 and 15.89 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.54 : 56.27 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.54/56.27 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.54x = 56.27 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.54x = 894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.13/37.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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