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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 55.08 and 21.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 55.08 and 21.49 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 55.08 = 21.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/55.08 = 21.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 55.08 × 21.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.67/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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