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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.90, 55.62 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.90, 55.62 and 36.90 is: 55.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.90 : 55.62 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.90/55.62 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.90x = 55.62 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.90x = 2,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052.38/36.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.62

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