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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 55.02 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 55.02 and 18.67 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 55.02 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/55.02 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 55.02 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 1,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.22/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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