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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.53, 54.80 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.53, 54.80 and 12.47 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.53 : 54.80 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.53/54.80 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.53x = 54.80 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.53x = 683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.02/36.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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