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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.61, 54.88 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.61, 54.88 and 19.46 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.61 : 54.88 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.61/54.88 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.61x = 54.88 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.61x = 1,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.96/36.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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