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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 55.44 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 55.44 and 12.91 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 55.44 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/55.44 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 55.44 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.73/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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