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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.77, 56.66 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.77, 56.66 and 13.72 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.77 : 56.66 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.77/56.66 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.77x = 56.66 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.77x = 777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.38/37.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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