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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.38 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.38 and 9.87 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.38 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.38 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.38 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.27/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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