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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.43, 54.63 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.43, 54.63 and 12.05 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.43 : 54.63 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.43/54.63 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.43x = 54.63 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.43x = 658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.26/36.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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