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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.71, 56.57 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.71, 56.57 and 12.03 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.71 : 56.57 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.71/56.57 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.71x = 56.57 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.71x = 680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.84/37.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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