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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.19 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.19 and 21.57 is: 32.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.19 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.19 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.19 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.34/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.36

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