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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.71, 56.57 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.71, 56.57 and 13.66 is: 20.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.71 : 56.57 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.71/56.57 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.71x = 56.57 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.71x = 772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.78/37.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.49

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