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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.89, 55.30 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.89, 55.30 and 15.53 is: 23.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.89 : 55.30 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.89/55.30 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.89x = 55.30 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.89x = 858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.81/36.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.28

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