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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 54.26 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 54.26 and 12.13 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 54.26 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/54.26 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 54.26 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.17/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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