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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 54.87 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 54.87 and 12.54 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 54.87 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/54.87 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 54.87 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.07/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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