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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.77, 55.52 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.77, 55.52 and 36.77 is: 55.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.77 : 55.52 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.77/55.52 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.77x = 55.52 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.77x = 2,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.15/36.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.52

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