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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.83, 56.76 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.83, 56.76 and 20.70 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.83 : 56.76 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.83/56.76 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.83x = 56.76 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.83x = 1,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.93/37.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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