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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.63, 55.24 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.63, 55.24 and 36.24 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.63 : 55.24 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.63/55.24 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.63x = 55.24 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.63x = 2,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.90/36.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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