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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.14 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.14 and 13.95 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.14 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.14 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.14 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.20/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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