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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 55.40 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 55.40 and 12.88 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 55.40 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/55.40 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 55.40 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.55/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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