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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.71, 56.60 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.71, 56.60 and 22.47 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.71 : 56.60 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.71/56.60 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.71x = 56.60 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.71x = 1,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.69/37.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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