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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.94, 56.84 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.94, 56.84 and 21.90 is: 32.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.94 : 56.84 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.94/56.84 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.94x = 56.84 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.94x = 1,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.80/37.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.81

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