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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.62, 56.40 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.62, 56.40 and 15.94 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.62 : 56.40 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.62/56.40 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.62x = 56.40 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.62x = 898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.90/37.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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