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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.63, 56.42 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.63, 56.42 and 17.34 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.63 : 56.42 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.63/56.42 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.63x = 56.42 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.63x = 978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.24/37.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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