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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.63, 56.47 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.63, 56.47 and 17.07 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.63 : 56.47 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.63/56.47 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.63x = 56.47 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.63x = 963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.94/37.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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