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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 56.90 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 56.90 and 17.64 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 56.90 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/56.90 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 56.90 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 1,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.63/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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