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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 56.86 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 56.86 and 10.86 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 56.86 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/56.86 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 56.86 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.50/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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