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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.83 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.83 and 14.90 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.83 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.83 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.83 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.14/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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