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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 55.12 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 55.12 and 15.09 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 55.12 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/55.12 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 55.12 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.71/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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