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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.80, 55.14 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.80, 55.14 and 24.77 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.80 : 55.14 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.80/55.14 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.80x = 55.14 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.80x = 1,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.82/36.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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