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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 55.08 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 55.08 and 11.04 is: 16.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 55.08 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/55.08 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 55.08 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.08/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.56

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