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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 56.49 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 56.49 and 14.86 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 56.49 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/56.49 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 56.49 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.44/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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