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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 55.28 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 55.28 and 14.04 is: 21.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 55.28 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/55.28 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 55.28 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.13/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.04

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