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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 55.14 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 55.14 and 36.36 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 55.14 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/55.14 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 55.14 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 2,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.89/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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