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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 54.80 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 54.80 and 14.87 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 54.80 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/54.80 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 54.80 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.80/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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