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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.81, 55.20 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.81, 55.20 and 13.99 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.81 : 55.20 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.81/55.20 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.81x = 55.20 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.81x = 772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.25/36.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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