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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.66 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.66 and 14.94 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.66 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.66 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.66 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.50/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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