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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.73, 56.63 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.73, 56.63 and 17.46 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.73 : 56.63 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.73/56.63 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.73x = 56.63 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.73x = 988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.76/37.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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