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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 54.97 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 54.97 and 13.83 is: 20.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 54.97 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/54.97 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 54.97 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.99/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.73

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