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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.85, 56.75 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.85, 56.75 and 13.77 is: 20.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.85 : 56.75 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.85/56.75 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.85x = 56.75 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.85x = 781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.38/37.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.65

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