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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.92, 56.88 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.92, 56.88 and 15.09 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.92 : 56.88 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.92/56.88 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.92x = 56.88 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.92x = 858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.32/37.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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