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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.66, 56.46 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.66, 56.46 and 13.60 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.66 : 56.46 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.66/56.46 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.66x = 56.46 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.66x = 767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.86/37.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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