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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 55.08 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 55.08 and 12.66 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 55.08 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/55.08 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 55.08 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.11/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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