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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 55.40 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 55.40 and 18.90 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 55.40 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/55.40 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 55.40 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.97/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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