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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.85, 56.76 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.85, 56.76 and 15.01 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.85 : 56.76 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.85/56.76 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.85x = 56.76 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.85x = 852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.09/37.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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