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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 55.44 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 55.44 and 20.95 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 55.44 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/55.44 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 55.44 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.47/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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