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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.75, 56.62 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.75, 56.62 and 21.82 is: 32.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.75 : 56.62 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.75/56.62 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.75x = 56.62 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.75x = 1,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.33/37.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.73

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