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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 56.87 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 56.87 and 15.07 is: 22.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 56.87 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/56.87 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 56.87 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.03/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.61

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