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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.76, 55.07 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.76, 55.07 and 15.09 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.76 : 55.07 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.76/55.07 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.76x = 55.07 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.76x = 830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.95/36.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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