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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.65, 56.49 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.65, 56.49 and 17.37 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.65 : 56.49 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.65/56.49 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.65x = 56.49 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.65x = 981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.23/37.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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