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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.72, 56.54 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.72, 56.54 and 14.91 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.72 : 56.54 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.72/56.54 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.72x = 56.54 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.72x = 842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.73/37.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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