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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 56.58 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 56.58 and 25.71 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 56.58 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/56.58 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 56.58 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 1,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.67/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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