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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.88 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.88 and 12.54 is: 18.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.88 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.88 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.88 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.20/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.81

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