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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 55.54 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 55.54 and 36.04 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 55.54 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/55.54 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 55.54 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 2,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.66/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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