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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.90, 56.81 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.90, 56.81 and 15.08 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.90 : 56.81 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.90/56.81 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.90x = 56.81 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.90x = 856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.45/37.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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