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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.79, 55.14 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.79, 55.14 and 12.73 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.79 : 55.14 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.79/55.14 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.79x = 55.14 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.79x = 701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.66/36.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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