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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 55.08 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 55.08 and 13.91 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 55.08 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/55.08 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 55.08 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.89/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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