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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.62, 75.40 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.62, 75.40 and 36.22 is: 50.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.62 : 75.40 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.62/75.40 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.62x = 75.40 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.62x = 2,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.99/54.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.00

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