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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 55 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 55 and 17.42 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 55 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/55 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 55 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.10/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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