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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 55.44 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 55.44 and 14.13 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 55.44 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/55.44 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 55.44 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.37/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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