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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.61, 54.92 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.61, 54.92 and 14.94 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.61 : 54.92 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.61/54.92 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.61x = 54.92 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.61x = 820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.54/36.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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