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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 54.95 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 54.95 and 17.44 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 54.95 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/54.95 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 54.95 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.54/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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