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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 55.08 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 55.08 and 36.27 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 55.08 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/55.08 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 55.08 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.75/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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