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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 55.13 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 55.13 and 15.38 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 55.13 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/55.13 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 55.13 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.55/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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