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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.79, 55.17 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.79, 55.17 and 15.41 is: 23.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.79 : 55.17 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.79/55.17 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.79x = 55.17 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.79x = 850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.17/36.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.11

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