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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.74, 56.56 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.74, 56.56 and 24.19 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.74 : 56.56 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.74/56.56 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.74x = 56.56 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.74x = 1,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.19/37.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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