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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 55.09 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 55.09 and 18.69 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 55.09 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/55.09 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 55.09 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.63/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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