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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 55.52 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 55.52 and 36.60 is: 54.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 55.52 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/55.52 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 55.52 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 2,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031.75/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.93

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