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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.83, 55.29 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.83, 55.29 and 18.83 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.83 : 55.29 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.83/55.29 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.83x = 55.29 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.83x = 1,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.11/36.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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