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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.65, 54.98 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.65, 54.98 and 12.60 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.65 : 54.98 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.65/54.98 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.65x = 54.98 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.65x = 692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.41/36.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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