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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.71, 55.03 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.71, 55.03 and 15.01 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.71 : 55.03 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.71/55.03 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.71x = 55.03 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.71x = 826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.00/36.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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