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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.49, 54.74 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.49, 54.74 and 12.44 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.49 : 54.74 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.49/54.74 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.49x = 54.74 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.49x = 680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.77/36.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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