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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.03, 74.58 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.03, 74.58 and 36.55 is: 50.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.03 : 74.58 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.03/74.58 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.03x = 74.58 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.03x = 2,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725.90/54.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.45

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