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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 55.44 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 55.44 and 15.57 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 55.44 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/55.44 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 55.44 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.93/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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