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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.93, 56.87 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.93, 56.87 and 23.49 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.93 : 56.87 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.93/56.87 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.93x = 56.87 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.93x = 1,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.88/37.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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