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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.44, 54.67 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.44, 54.67 and 12.40 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.44 : 54.67 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.44/54.67 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.44x = 54.67 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.44x = 677.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.91/36.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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