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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 54.75 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 54.75 and 36.75 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 54.75 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/54.75 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 54.75 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 2,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012.06/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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