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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 55.32 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 55.32 and 9.83 is: 14.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 55.32 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/55.32 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 55.32 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.74/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.74

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