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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.38, 54.56 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.38, 54.56 and 13.55 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.38 : 54.56 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.38/54.56 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.38x = 54.56 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.38x = 739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.29/36.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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