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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.79, 56.62 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.79, 56.62 and 14.93 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.79 : 56.62 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.79/56.62 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.79x = 56.62 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.79x = 845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.44/37.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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