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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.68 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.68 and 12.11 is: 18.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.68 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.68 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.68 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.14/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.16

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