Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.14, 103.56 and 37
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69.14, 103.56 and 37 is: 55.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69.14 : 103.56 = 37 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69.14/103.56 = 37/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69.14x = 103.56 × 37 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69.14x = 3,831.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,831.72/69.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55.42
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