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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.59 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.59 and 23.29 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.59 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.59 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.59 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.98/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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