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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.83, 55.54 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.83, 55.54 and 36.15 is: 54.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.83 : 55.54 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.83/55.54 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.83x = 55.54 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.83x = 2,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.77/36.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.51

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