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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.39 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.39 and 17.65 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.39 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.39 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.39 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.36/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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