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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.49 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.49 and 37.67 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.49 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.49 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.49 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 5,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.38/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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