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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.97, 56.96 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.97, 56.96 and 22.77 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.97 : 56.96 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.97/56.96 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.97x = 56.96 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.97x = 1,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.98/37.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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