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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.67, 56.46 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.67, 56.46 and 14.83 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.67 : 56.46 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.67/56.46 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.67x = 56.46 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.67x = 837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.30/37.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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