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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 55.24 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 55.24 and 36.57 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 55.24 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/55.24 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 55.24 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 2,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.13/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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