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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.45 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.45 and 9.91 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.45 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.45 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.45 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.75/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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