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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.63, 56.43 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.63, 56.43 and 17.35 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.63 : 56.43 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.63/56.43 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.63x = 56.43 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.63x = 979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.06/37.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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