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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 56.59 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 56.59 and 22.55 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 56.59 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/56.59 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 56.59 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.77/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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