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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.80, 55.16 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.80, 55.16 and 13.96 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.80 : 55.16 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.80/55.16 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.80x = 55.16 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.80x = 770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.03/36.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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