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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.87, 56.79 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.87, 56.79 and 13.49 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.87 : 56.79 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.87/56.79 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.87x = 56.79 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.87x = 766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.10/37.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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