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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.64, 54.96 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.64, 54.96 and 15.24 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.64 : 54.96 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.64/54.96 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.64x = 54.96 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.64x = 837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.59/36.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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