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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.50, 54.75 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.50, 54.75 and 12.45 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.50 : 54.75 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.50/54.75 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.50x = 54.75 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.50x = 681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.58/36.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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