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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 54.32 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 54.32 and 11.83 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 54.32 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/54.32 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 54.32 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.35/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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