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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.19 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.19 and 13.98 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.19 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.19 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.19 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.49/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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