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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 54.03 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 54.03 and 13.22 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 54.03 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/54.03 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 54.03 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.01/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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