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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.15 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.15 and 36.72 is: 54.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.15 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.15 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.15 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 2,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025.11/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.85

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