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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 56.97 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 56.97 and 37.76 is: 56.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 56.97 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/56.97 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 56.97 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 2,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150.90/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.97

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