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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 55.01 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 55.01 and 12.63 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 55.01 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/55.01 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 55.01 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.78/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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