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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.76, 54.89 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.76, 54.89 and 36.38 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.76 : 54.89 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.76/54.89 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.76x = 54.89 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.76x = 1,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996.90/36.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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