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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.43, 75.06 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.43, 75.06 and 36 is: 49.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.43 : 75.06 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.43/75.06 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.43x = 75.06 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.43x = 2,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.16/54.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.65

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