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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.47 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.47 and 12.93 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.47 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.47 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.47 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.23/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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